Patient Experience
As a 34-year-old musician with persistent shoulder pain, I'd seen numerous specialists. Dr. Karaca didn't just image the shoulder; she analyzed my entire kinetic chain using upright MRI, discovering the root cause was actually a hidden hip imbalance affecting my posture during performances. Her holistic radiological perspective solved a two-year mystery.
As a 72-year-old retired geologist with complex pulmonary nodules discovered during a routine check-up, I was terrified of invasive biopsies. Dr. Karaca pioneered a non-invasive spectral CT protocol at Bagdat Caddesi Medical Center that provided such detailed metabolic imaging, she could confidently rule out malignancy without a single needle. Her approach saved me from unnecessary procedures and months of anxiety.
Our 8-year-old daughter, a competitive gymnast, developed unexplained wrist pain. Multiple doctors dismissed it as growing pains. Dr. Karaca performed a dynamic ultrasound while our daughter mimicked her gymnastics moves, revealing a subtle scapholunate ligament injury invisible on static scans. Her creative diagnostic method got our daughter targeted therapy and back on the bars in weeks.
During a family vacation from Norway, my husband (58) suffered sudden neurological symptoms. In the emergency room, Dr. Karaca identified a rare vertebral artery dissection on a standard CT by recognizing subtle asymmetry others missed. Her rapid, precise diagnosis enabled immediate intervention that prevented a major stroke. Her expertise turned a potential tragedy into a story of gratitude.